The United Nations Security Council Resolution 280 of March 18, 1994 condemned the Hebron massacre and declared Jerusalem "occupied territory." For the United Nations to say Jerusalem is "occupied territory" presupposes Jerusalem rightfully belongs to the Palestinian Arabs. This was most unfortunate. Facts of History Archeological digs establish a 3000-year-old history of a Jewish Jerusalem. … Continue reading “Jerusalem is NOT “Occupied Territory””
If Adam was perfect; how could he have sinned? It seems to me that a perfect man would have acted in a perfect manner. It is the imperfect individual that sins or acts imperfectly. Kindly explain this matter as I am frequently brought face to face with this proposition.(Eve)
From the Scriptural narrative of the creation of man, it is evident that God, the Creator, designed to have an intelligent creature made in His own likeness, with an individual will capable of deciding for good or evil. Man has the power of willing to do as he, himself desires. Had he been created otherwise … Continue reading “If Adam was perfect; how could he have sinned? It seems to me that a perfect man would have acted in a perfect manner. It is the imperfect individual that sins or acts imperfectly. Kindly explain this matter as I am frequently brought face to face with this proposition.(Eve)”
Was Adam “born in sin and shapen iniquity” as is stated in the Scriptures of all of his descendants – Psa. 11:5
Strictly speaking, Adam was not born; he was created of the dust of the ground. Science confirms this statement of the Bible, for all of the elements contained in the human body are found in the earth. Man was a distinct creation; and not a product of evolution as some deluded scientists maintain. When God … Continue reading “Was Adam “born in sin and shapen iniquity” as is stated in the Scriptures of all of his descendants – Psa. 11:5″
The first man Adam became a living soul (1 Cor. 15:45; Gen. 2:7), the last Adam (the Lord from heaven, 1 Cor. 15:47) at His resurrection became a life giving spirit also?
The Scriptures in outlining the Divine Program as it relates to the salvation of mankind plainly teach that the present Christian Era, from the time of our Lord's first advent to the time of His second coming, has been set apart for the purpose of selecting and developing a special class, the members of which … Continue reading “The first man Adam became a living soul (1 Cor. 15:45; Gen. 2:7), the last Adam (the Lord from heaven, 1 Cor. 15:47) at His resurrection became a life giving spirit also?”
What became of Adam when he died; did he go to heaven or hell?
We may be sure Adam did not go to heaven at death, because three thousand years later Jesus said, "No man hath ascended up to heaven" (`John 3:13`). The judgment, or sentence, of death was passed upon Adam by the Lord, who said, "For dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return" (`Gen. 3:19`). … Continue reading “What became of Adam when he died; did he go to heaven or hell?”
In 2 Pet. 2:4, Revised Version, we read, “For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but cast them down to hell, and committed them to pits of darkness to be reserved unto judgment.” What is the meaning of the word, “Hell” or as the marginal reading gives it “TARTARUS,” which is the Greek word translated “hell?” (C.V.B.)
The translators of the Revised Version of the Scriptures erred when they planned in the marginal readings the word "Tartarus" for that is not the word contained in the original Greek manuscripts. The word <tartaroo,> used by Peter, very closely resembles tartarus, a word used in Grecian mythology as the name for a dark abyss … Continue reading “In 2 Pet. 2:4, Revised Version, we read, “For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but cast them down to hell, and committed them to pits of darkness to be reserved unto judgment.” What is the meaning of the word, “Hell” or as the marginal reading gives it “TARTARUS,” which is the Greek word translated “hell?” (C.V.B.)”
If the “Sons of God” (Gen. 6:4) were the angels who left their former habitation, or first estate– the spiritual realm (Jude 3)–how is it that they could marry the “daughters of men” and have children since it is understood from the words of our Master (Mat. 22:30) that the angels are sexless? (L.T.H.)
From many Scriptures it is apparent that the angels, or spirit beings, have the power of materializing as human beings. This materialization is complete, as the following Scriptural citations indicate, showing that these materialized beings could eat and drink and perform all of the functions of the natural being of the earthly plane of existence. … Continue reading “If the “Sons of God” (Gen. 6:4) were the angels who left their former habitation, or first estate– the spiritual realm (Jude 3)–how is it that they could marry the “daughters of men” and have children since it is understood from the words of our Master (Mat. 22:30) that the angels are sexless? (L.T.H.)”
What is an angel? I want to know what angels are like
What is an angel? We are told by our ministers that if we go to church and pay our pew rent and never do anything real bad that some day we will be an angel and go to heaven when we die. Now, I want to know what angels are like. Did they all live … Continue reading “What is an angel? I want to know what angels are like”
Are there not a number of contradictions in the Bible? And if the Bible is not in harmony with itself; how can we say that it is inspired?
There are seemingly many contradictory statements contained in the Bible, and these are due to several causes. One of which are the errors of translation from the original languages in which the Scriptures were written, into the various modern tongues. It is claimed that the Authorized and Douay Versions of the Bible are amenable to … Continue reading “Are there not a number of contradictions in the Bible? And if the Bible is not in harmony with itself; how can we say that it is inspired?”
How shall we harmonize the apparently contradictory expressions found in the following Scriptural quotations–“Thus have ye made the commandments of God of none effect through your TRADITIONS”? (Mat. 15;6; Mark 7:13.) “And profited in the religion of the Jew above many my equals in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the TRADITIONS of my fathers”? (Gal. 1:14.) “There fore, brethren, stand fast and hold the TRADITIONS which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle” (2 Thess. 2:15)?
The Savior's words addressed to the Scribes and Pharisees, the religious leaders of His day, have reference to the theories and opinions that had been formed and handed down from the past that were not based upon the inspired testimony of the Prophets and the faithful servants of the Lord. Many of these teachings were … Continue reading “How shall we harmonize the apparently contradictory expressions found in the following Scriptural quotations–“Thus have ye made the commandments of God of none effect through your TRADITIONS”? (Mat. 15;6; Mark 7:13.) “And profited in the religion of the Jew above many my equals in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the TRADITIONS of my fathers”? (Gal. 1:14.) “There fore, brethren, stand fast and hold the TRADITIONS which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle” (2 Thess. 2:15)?”